上海市光明中学2026-2027学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

2026-2027学年高二上学期期中考试

英 语

I. Listening Comprehension (30’)

Section A (15’)

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. Professor. B. Nurse. C. Librarian. D. Physician.

2. A. A school trip. B. An old photo. C. Jenny’s hairstyle. D. A school uniform.

3. A. At a friend’s house. B. At a grocery store. C. At a music festival. D. At a restaurant

4. A. Because she needs to revise her paper. B. Because she prefers to stay at home.

C. Because she is on a tight schedule. D. Because she is not feeling well.

5. A. She missed her friends.  B. She thinks she’s catching another cold.

C. She likes tomato sauce.  D. She has a lot of work to make up.

6. A. Change the meeting time. B. Check on Alice’s situation.

C. Keep waiting until Alice comes. D. Text Alice to discuss the weather.

7. A. Tom’s speed in submitting essays is impressive. B. Tom often overlooks important details.

C. Tom has a good habit in submitting essays. D. Tom is a role model for time management.

8. A. Looking for a job.  B. Checking the brochure.

C. Asking for information.  D. Making an appointment.

9. A. Exciting. B. Curious. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.

10. A. She expects the man to pay for the meal. B. She is willing to pay her share.

C. She thinks she was not treated well. D. She is indifferent about how to pay.

Section B (15’)

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four

possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. Less than 1 gram.  B. About 5 grams.

C. More than 6 grams.  D. About 17 grams.

12. A. Because processed foods offer low nutritional value.

B. Because mass production is required for these foods.

C. Because it’s hard to know how much salt you’re consuming.

D. Because processed foods are generally more expensive.

13. A. The importance of controlling salt intake. B. The history of salt preservation.

C. The salt consumption habits in various regions. D. The recommendations on daily salt intake.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. She wants her dog to have social interactions.

B. She wants her dog to earn money for her

C. She doesn’t have enough space at home for her dog.

D. She doesn’t have time to walk her dog every day.

15. A. They make customers buy expensive pet supplies.

B. They charge customers a fee to interact with the pets.

C. They only welcome pets whose owners work there.

D. They focus primarily on providing services for pets.

16. A. Pets in China are becoming more expensive to own.

B. Pet cafes in China will soon replace traditional cafes.

C. More pets in China are expected to take jobs in pet cafes.

D. More people are turning to pets for companionship.

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

17. A. The airport and downtown. B. The major attractions in the city

C. The five main areas of New York. D. The different subway lines.

18. A. $2.75. B. $30. C. $35. D. $55.

19. A. The metro card. B. The bus plus pass. C. The city pass. D. The flexi pass.

20. A. He prefers to travel by bus. B. He plans to visit New York alone.

C. He is on a strict budget.  D. He has never visited New York before.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30’)

Section A (10’)

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

How to cope with academic stress

A lot of teens are struggling    21    cope with academic stress.    22    stress can motivate you to work harder, it can also have the opposite results. If your goals are unrealistic, you will feel    23    (disappoint) about your performance, no matter how well you do. High-performing students are able to set realistic goals and are well prepared. Since they divide their work into reasonable daily and weekly targets, they tend to be less stressed about their exams.

Reward yourself when you are    24    (do) with your daily tasks, for instance by watching an episode of your favorite show. It is also good to find a hobby that you are interested in, preferably    25    that allows you to have a social life. Teenagers who are    26    (involve) in club activities generally cope better with stress. Rest is an essential part of any work schedule.    27    you do, remember to get enough sleep. A good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining normal concentration and focus,    28    a healthy body and mind. Long-term stress and a constant lack of sleep can have serious consequences.

While teens often have mood swings, these could also be the first signs of mental health problems. Teenagers    29    seem depressed and avoid social interactions may need support, and friends and family can be a huge source of comfort. If you’re struggling yourself, find someone you can talk to.

Finally, remember that there’s    30    wrong with seeking professional help.

Section B (20’)

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Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. beaten     B. appeal     C. intersection     D. avoiding     E. difference     F. seeking G. undiscovered     H. conscious     I. destination     J. trustworthy     K. undermarketed

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